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Rohit-Akram hug amid India-Pakistan row

Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram shared a warm hug in Colombo that went viral, contrasting with the ongoing no-handshake row between India and Pakistan.

Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram's embrace before Sunday's T20 World Cup match stood in sharp contrast to the frostiness between the two teams. The viral moment occurred as the cricket legends walked out with the trophy.

The hug provided a softer image of respect between players amid the India-Pakistan rivalry, which has been marked by India's continued no-handshake stance with the Pakistan team.